AARON O'Connor is hoping his first goal for Mansfield under David Holdsworth will give him the chance to prove his worth in the next few games.

The striker has been on the periphery of things in recent weeks, often being confined to the bench.

He was once again a substitute against Barrow yesterday before coming on to replace the injured Rob Duffy.

However, the former Grays man took his chance well as he netted what looked likely to be a winner, until Nick Rogan equalised deep into stoppage time.

O'Connor linked up well with Daryl Clare and he is looking for the opportunity to repeat that at Northwich tomorrow.

"I just gambled and Clarey got the flick on. Then I just concentrated on keeping the shot low," said O'Connor.

"The keeper had made three or four saves, but they were up high and I thought it would be best to keep it down close to his feet.

"It's been a little while for me since I have scored a goal and hopefully I can go on and get a few more and then look back on a decent season.

"I don't know the extent of Duffs' injury but, whether I start or am on the bench, I would hope to be involved and have a positive impact."

O'Connor said there was immense disappointment in the home dressing room that the Stags had not been able to make it two home wins on the bounce.

"They will be happy with the draw, but the way we are wanting to finish the season, we are disappointed," he added.